Steering box rebuild…

[YellowBay69]

Hi all - anyone here rebuilt there steering box ??
It’s one of the few bits i’ve not touched yet - any hints or tips ??
Easy enough for an enthusiastic divvy ?? A dangerous combination of a Bentley manual owning ‘have a go harry.’
1969 RHD - all original.
Thinking I could do it over the winter break

 

[67westy]

I guess it depends how knackered it is I stripped mine about 10 years ago, machined the peg as it had a flat spot (replacements weren't available back then) and changed the seals. Has worked well since although recently developed a small drip.

Seal sizes are 24-36-7 and 25-36-7

 

[62 deluxe]

Yes, I’ve done a couple and it’s fairly straightforward. You can still buy nos vw pegs, and replace the seals for new - l bought viton ones and use proper steering box oil. You can have a look at some of the pics on my page https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.170302306909500&type=3

 

[YellowBay69]

Sweet …I feel inspired!!
Where best for spares and nos pin ??
Love the photos

 

[62 deluxe]

Sweet …I feel inspired!!
Where best for spares and nos pin ??
Love the photos

Hi, yes they are rebuildable but it isn’t cheap. Having said that, it’s still cheaper than buying a replacement and it’s quite satisfying, although the needle bearings are fiddly, just use lots of grease to hold them in place. The only thing that you won’t know until it’s apart is the condition of the worm. But as long as it hasn’t got any major scoring, you should be ok. If it is badly worn then Midland Early Bay refurbished one is your best bet. This is where I got my peg.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154441202206?hash=item23f569ba1e:g:54gAAOSwWxNYpgvB
Bearings and seals were from simply bearings and I used millers classic steering box oil.

This is also a great resource for a step by step rebuild

http://www.itinerant-air-cooled.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=11096
Good luck

 

[YellowBay69]

Great info .. many thanks
I’ll let you know how I get on

 

[J4yman]

Great info .. many thanks
I’ll let you know how I get on

Mine has a knocking. Wondering if you attempted it?

 

[YellowBay69]

Mine has a knocking. Wondering if you attempted it?

Still on the to do list I’m afraid

 

[Ben72Bay]

I had mine refurb’d by N2Engineering.
https://www.facebook.com/N2Aircooled

Well they send you a refurb’d unit and take yours as px.
Brilliant service, good communication and great steering ever since!

 

[YellowBay69]

I had mine refurb’d by N2Engineering.
https://www.facebook.com/N2AircooledView attachment 4870

Well they send you a refurb’d unit and take yours as px.
Brilliant service, good communication and great steering ever since!

How much did that cost ??

 

[Ben72Bay]

How much did that cost ??

more than I remembered. but it works perfectly now.


then £100 rebate for your old unit

Here's his details.

 

[YellowBay69]

oosshhh